Senior IP Counsel, Biology & Life Sciences

UCB Inc.; Cambridge (MA); Hybrid; USD 132,000 - 221,000; Full time

Job summary

UCB seeks a strategic Patent Counsel, Biology to join our Cambridge, MA Intellectual Property team. You will partner with biology researchers to develop IP strategies, manage global patent portfolios, and advise on freedom-to-operate and risk management.

In this hybrid role, you will collaborate across research, legal, and contracts functions, supporting programs in the US and globally while helping to advance scientific innovation and patient impact.

Qualifications

• Advanced regulatory and legal requirements for patent prosecution.
• Strong drafting and prosecution capabilities across US and international patents.
• Excellent written and verbal communication in English.

Responsibilities

• Develop intellectual property strategies for research and development programs.
• Manage global patent portfolios and prosecution activities.
• Conduct freedom-to-operate and competitive landscape assessments.
• Harvest inventions and identify emerging intellectual property opportunities.
• Deliver IP training and awareness initiatives.
• Partner with legal, contracting, and research stakeholders globally.

Skills

US patent attorney

Cell therapy expertise

English communication

3+ years patent experience

Education

Master's degree

Job description

UCB seeks a strategic Patent Counsel, Biology to join our Cambridge, MA Intellectual Property team. You will partner with biology researchers to develop IP strategies, manage global patent portfolios, and advise on freedom-to-operate and risk management.

In this hybrid role, you will collaborate across research, legal, and contracts functions, supporting programs in the US and globally while helping to advance scientific innovation and patient impact.